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MI SR0181
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates May 22-28, 2016, as Invisible Illness Awareness Week in Michigan.
- Recognizes invisible illnesses as chronic conditions not easily observed publicly, including lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Notes that nearly 1 in 2 Americans has a chronic medical condition, with 96% of those conditions being invisible to others.
- Acknowledges that invisible illnesses can cause exhaustion, pain, dizziness, and cognitive impairment while appearing healthy externally, leading to misunderstanding and social stigma.
- Supports increased awareness and understanding of invisible illnesses to reduce stigma and improve diagnosis, care, and quality of life for affected individuals.
Legislative Description
A resolution to commemorate May 22-28, 2016, as Invisible Illness Awareness Week.
Invisible Illness Awareness Week
Last Action
Adopted
5/19/2016
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